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Originally Posted by jrjszats

I really have no idea about it...I would love to gain more muscle since it helps burn fat and I could use a more toned look. BUT I was just reading in a magazine about weight loss and how different exercises will affect the muscles. From what I read, pilates and yoga and such will lengthen the muscles while building them whereas other weight training will typically bulk the muscles more. The article had some women who claimed that they did not like the "squareness" of their bodies when doing regular weights but toned up and got more of a dancers body through pilates. Just a thought and may be worth a try to add into your routine and see if it helps without bulking.

Blessings,
Rene

Your so right about the pilates and I know it elongates the muscles. But the problem with me is that if I don't sweat like an animal or feel pain I don't feel like I had a good workout. Crazy, I know. I did try pilates once and it really didn't do much for me (but then again it was only just once). I didn't feel challenged and felt it was quite boring. My flexibility is still present from my gymnastic days (still doing splits - left, right and center) so when I did the pilates class it just didn't have that Ooommph I was looking for. The other problem is finding a baby sitter so I can actually attend a class..